German Cup
2026-05-23 - Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: DFB Pokal Final
Olympic Stadium – Berlin
Saturday, 23rd May 2026 - kickoff 20:00 CET
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich are eyeing their second trophy of the season in Berlin, and they are well prepared for it. The Bavarians won the Bundesliga in dominant fashion but are still hungry for more success as they close out one of their best seasons ever.
Bayern Munich were stellar in their final game of the Bundesliga season, hammering Koln 5-1, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick in the match.
Regarding the DFB Cup, Bayern Munich had a more difficult path than VfB Stuttgart, overcoming four tricky Bundesliga opponents on their way to Berlin – Köln, Union Berlin, Bayer Leverkusen (all away games), and RB Leipzig (at home). In the first round, they faced 3.Liga side Wehen Wiesbaden also away, where they won after scoring a stoppage-time winner.
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart won the DFB Cup last season against Arminia Bielefeld and are seeking a repeat. Exactly one year ago, they were the favorites, and now they are heavy underdogs against the record German champions.
VfB Stuttgart reached the final after eliminating much easier opponents on their way to Berlin – Eintracht Braunschweig (on penalties), Mainz, VfL Bochum, Holstein Kiel, and SC Freiburg. SC Freiburg was the only decent side there that gave them a little bit of trouble in the semifinal.
Still, they enter the final full of hope after having a great Bundesliga season. VfB Stuttgart drew 2-2 with Eintracht Frankfurt in their last match of the season, securing their second UEFA Champions League appearance in the last three years.
The Betting Verdict
Bayern Munich has won 9 of the last 10 duels against VfB Stuttgart.
What’s interesting is that this will be 4th duel between the sides this season! Last August, just before the start of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich beat VfB Stuttgart 1-2 in the German SuperCup.
In the Bundesliga, the Bavarians dismantled VfB Stuttgart 0-5 in Stuttgart in December, then won 4-2 in Munich at the end of April.
This duel should be an entertaining fixture with both sides going at it. Both teams have the best strikers in Germany – Kane (36 goals) and Undav (19 goals), and both said they are very motivated to win this trophy by scoring in the final match.
Again, I believe Bayern Munich will come out on top for the 4th time against VfB Stuttgart this season, with goals in both nets.
The Pick :
Bayern Munich 2-1 VfB Stuttgart
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Bayern Munich to win & BTTS at odds of 2.25 at Bet365
